The Hillwood Herald is the news blog of Hillwood Academic Day School. Written and published by the school’s upper grades (fifth through eighth), this blog tracks student, staff, and family happenings at the school.

Sunday, September 21, 2008

San Franciscans Top List of Nationwide Recyclers and Composters

Student: Camryn

Mayor Gavin Newsom says congratulations to San Francisco for having the highest recycling and composting rate in the nation at 77 percent. Watch the video below, then write a news story about it.

Include information about the city's goal of zero waste by 2020. What does such a goal mean? The mayor is asking for all of our help. What more can we do? Link to these handy flyers for the blue and green bins as resources to help Hillwood's neighbors and friends become recycling pros!